By Doug Cunningham Cook Nuclear Power Plant spokesman Bill Schalk says the idea that its nuclear waste pools are “a catastrophe waiting to happen” is ridiculous. He says safety is closely regulated at Cook by the Nuclear
From the Associated Press — Under new leadership, the Michigan attorney general’s office is in talks to settle a lawsuit by same-sex couples who say their rights have been violated by faith-based adoption agencies that don’t want
The city of Benton Harbor is working with Berrien County and the state of Michigan to address elevated lead levels found in some homes around the community last year. The city detected the problem in October, and
Paw Paw River County Park in Watervliet could be getting a substantial expansion. The Berrien County Board of Commissioners on Thursday approved the purchase of 63 acres of property adjacent to the park. Berrien County Parks Director
Two people are facing charges after police say they were found to be in possession of a large amount of stolen property in Cass County. The Cass County Sheriff’s Department tells us an investigation into several burglaries
By Doug Cunningham The Michigan Farm Bureau wants to see immigration reform that allows immigrants regardless of status to keep working in the U.S. John Kran, National Legislative Counsel for the Michigan Farm Bureau, says immigration law
The city of Benton Harbor has to make some improvements to its water plant as part of a new agreement with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. At this week’s city commission meeting, the relocation of an
The United Way of Southwest Michigan is now working to help local residents affected by the partial government shutdown. UWSM President Anna Murphy tells WSJM News they’ve set up a fund to provide financial aid to government
Right now, kids are not required to attend school in Michigan until they turn six. State Representative Bill Sowerby says that should change. He has proposed legislation which would require 5-year-olds to go to Kindergarten as long
Michigan drivers pay a 6% sales tax on gas, but none of that money goes to road repairs. Instead, it goes to school districts, local governments and mass transit. However, Governor Gretchen Whitmer may be ready to
